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In oogamy, fertilization occurs between

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Small non-motile female gamete and large motile male gamete.
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Large non-motile female gamete and small motile male gamete.
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A large non-motile female gamete and a small non-motile male gamete.
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A large motile female gamete and a small non-motile male gamete.
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The correct option is C Large non-motile female gamete and small motile male gamete.
Oogamy is a form of sexual reproduction. It is a form of anisogamy (heterogamy) in which the female gamete is significantly larger than the male gamete and is non-motile.The male gametes are smaller in size and motile
So, the correct option is 'Large non-motile female gamete and small motile male gamete'.

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